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Communications

We, on the COSP staff want to make this site easy and simple for you to use.  That is why we've created the "Communications" section.  We've included pages and pages of information about how this "new-fangled" High-Tec stuff works and, more importantly, how it affects you. 

For instance, how do we know that our site won't infect your hard drive with a virus?  You can find such information on our Computer Viruses page.

Perhaps you have a question about COSP Lists.  We may already have an answer to your question!  Just go to the Frequently Asked Questions about COSP Lists page.

Let's face it,  an important study such as this one requires long hours and lots of communication.  You may want to save on your long-distance phone bill, yet still have "live" communication.  It's simple! Just go-online with our COSP chat page. 

When involved with a research project the most up-to-date information is a necessity.  Need a paper or study report that hasn't been issued yet?  You might be able to get a preview by reading the draft.  Go to the Sharing Draft Material page.

Need help when it comes this high-Tec communication stuff?  Find answers in our Communication Manual and Net Glossary.

Because not all COSP members have the same type of software, the Coordinating Center is  frequently faced with trying to quickly convert documents into at least two formats prior to electronic distribution.  That is why we've changed over to one format: Adobe Acrobat.  Find out how this helps you at our 
Adobe Acrobat Reader page.

If your interested in sharing files and aren't sure if you have the right software, or you want to know why every web-site has the same boring typefaces click on software hints for answers.

To learn about listserves and how you can benefit from them check out About Lists, Netiquette.  There's also some handy information about Net-etiquette that's worth reading!

Chat is a form of Internet communication that allows people to type and converse with each other in a group.  The conversation takes place in cyberspace, usually on a special chat server.  For questions regarding Chat click here for the COSP Chat Technical Assistance (TA) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.

For people who wish to improve their ability to use the technology associated with COSP click on the Communication TA link.

The Federal Government has made it very clear that all websites developed with Federal money are to meet  accepted standards for ADA accessibility.  To find out more about web-accessibility go to Accessibility notes.

For top-notch information on using effective telecommunication skills, check out our Telecommunications link.

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